Investment Focus:
Climate mitigation & adaptation
Geographic Base:
United States
Leader(s):
Eric Trusiewicz, CEO
John O’Donnell, Founder & CIO
Pete von Behrens, Founder & CTO
Many industrial processes require continuous, high-temperature heat, which has traditionally been supplied by fossil fuels. As a result, industrial heat accounts for a significant share of global industrial emissions, and it remains one of the most difficult areas to decarbonize.
Rondo Energy has developed a thermal energy storage system, the Rondo Heat Battery, that converts intermittent renewable electricity into high-temperature industrial heat that can be stored using low-cost, proven materials (refractory bricks) that are already deployed in industrial environments. The output can be delivered on demand, precisely and controllably, in the form of hot air,steam, or power.
By decoupling the timing of electricity supply and energy demand, Rondo’s modular technology offers a scalable pathway to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors, including cement and concrete. With this technology, industries can use intermittent renewable energy as a reliable 24/7 heat and power source without compromising operational performance.
With access to TITAN’s deep expertise and market knowledge of cement manufacturing, we are exploring how to extend and adapt the application of our thermal energy storage system to multiple cement applications and use cases. Together, we are exploring potential implementation of Rondo’s solution in TITAN operational regions.”